Carpe Diem Life Poems

Living is a treasured journey,
Not a trophy chasing tourney.

Yet many tend to rush its flow,
Smelling the roses on the go.

Tomorrow shall not seize the day;...

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I love this book
In the library or the park
I can read it again like a movie
Or rewind to my favorite part
I’ve learned to be knowledgeable...

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It was a Thursday afternoon, 
and Katie was in school.
The teacher droned and droned and droned 
about a number rule.

But math was not on Katie's...

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Today I seek the sun,
it's gentle painless play-
words of winter warmth
spur me on my way,
away from death wish,
daily things gone wrong.

Today I seek the sky...

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Today has never happened before,
And won't come again, you may be sure,
Therefore, it seems, it must be unique,
Stamping its image even as we speak,
So is...

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How refreshing to rise again with the sun
alive yet again to a new dawn
Another gift of life; much thanks to the Lord!
A beautiful day awaits...

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Events that live in infamy
Some life-changing, others life-ending

Hiroshima, the World Trade Center, 
areas struck by tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes

Life that remains will never be the same
Survivors...

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Along life’s brevity*

Filled with challenging uncertainty

We exercise faith-propped faculty

And optimize blessings’ bounty…

Let’s work well today, driven by utmost ability 

For sweet rest’s bliss, sure God-granted...

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We file on through scheming life's snaring wiles,
Unlearning bitter lessons sad yesterdays taught;
Biting humble pies for blunders repeatedly made,
Yet unheeding despite like fights erstwhile fought....

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I do bitterly fault your restless digits, slatternly time;
Your agile dial's design I defy with mutinous rhyme. 
What's the veiled intent of your lightning procession,
Against...

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Life holds an abundance of wonders
May you never lose the magic
That burns in your heart
May your soul soar
And never let go of your dreams


MAGIC -...

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Every moment gone faster than the one before
a second you could have written a sentence in your play,
called a friend, and uplifted them.
Petted a puppy,...

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If the staff of life

           Is bread, then

Is death gluten-free?

7/17/19



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No need to be first
Smile often
Live with compassion


Written:  7-17-2019
Words to Live By Poetry Contest
Sponsor:Maureen McGreavy



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death plays hide and seek

seize the day

by its vulgar horns


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A MagiCicada 13 Contest
Host: Maureen McGreavy 
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When every day is a redo of yesterday
When every hour is the same as the hour before
And the day before and the days of the...

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Be kind, be mindful,
Be grateful, enjoy each day,
Live for the present.

8 July 2019...

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we must have great strength
and courage
    to surrender hurts

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July 10, 2019


Poetry/Carpe Diem/in this thing called life
Copyright Protected, ID 19-1165-407-02
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Please delight yourself
Every day
You are so worth it


Written 7-9-2019
Contest: MagiCicada13 Words to live by
Sponsor: Maureen McGreavy
Type: Carp Diem


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Great leaping orca
    Seize the day;
Steal a seal away!
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